FETP Technical Officer

FETP Technical Officer

The FETP Technical Officer will work closely with the I-FETP training institute and WHO India FETP secretariat under the overall leadership of the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader - NPSN, managerial oversight of NPO-Surveillance, and the day-to-day supervision of the EIS Coordinator. S/he is expected to fulfill the below-mentioned responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Description of Duties

• Liaise with the training institute to draft the course calendar and prepare contact sessions, including agenda and arranging course material.
• Coordinate with mentors and FETP officers to plan the contact sessions.
• Guide FETP officers in planning surveillance data analysis and system assessment based on the disease/health condition/risk factor burden of public health importance.
• Provide technical support to I-FETP officers on their Core Activity of Learning (CAL).
• Mentor I-FETP officers in outbreak investigations, evaluations of public health surveillance systems, and epidemiological studies, along with the assigned primary mentors for the officers.
• Review projects and work (reports, abstracts, manuscripts, scientific presentations) conducted by trainees/officers for scientific quality and facilitate administrative approval.
• Review progress of FETP trainees on their CALs and support the institute in updating the database of FETP officer projects in the learning management system.
• Coordinate and manage the Weekly Afternoon Seminar (TAS) and other online training sessions.
• Develop an epidemiological project plan, facilitate institutional ethical approvals, field implementation, and review project reports/presentations.
• Support in documenting FETP guidelines, standard operating procedures, and required monthly/quarterly program reports.
• Support FETP officers to ensure the acquisition of essential skills.
• Conduct or assist with routine review of the program and of the work conducted by FETP trainees.
• Maintain regular communication with and share feedback with WHO India and NCDC.
• Any other functions/tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Education

Essential:

• A Medical Graduate.
• Completed Intermediate/Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program conducted by NCDC, NIE, or WHO. Note: WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited institutions.

Desirable:

• Post-graduation in Community Medicine (MD)/Public Health (MPH)/Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health.

Experience

Essential:

• At least one year of progressive experience in conducting training or workshops for public health professionals in India.
• Experience as a mentor or faculty for intermediate or advanced FETP.

Desirable:

• Experience working as an FETP training coordinator for institutes.

Competencies

• Communication
• Fostering Integration and Teamwork
• Respecting and Promoting Individual and Cultural Differences
• Producing Results
• Knowing and Managing Yourself

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in designing, implementing, and conducting training for adult participants.
• Knowledge and experience working in public health surveillance, outbreak investigations, and conducting field surveys.
• Knowledge of public health issues, epidemiology, research methodology, and scientific writing.
• Strong interpersonal relations; ability to network, work in a multi-cultural team environment, and work harmoniously with multiple partners.
• Prior experience of working at the district/state level with government officials for capacity building/programme implementation.
• Good working knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Office.
• Strong and proven documentation and organizational skills.